New Zealand Cross medal

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Title

New Zealand Cross medal

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Collection

Te Papa Collections Online

Description

Sergeant Arthur W Carkeek (1843 -1897) of the New Zealand Armed Constabulary was awarded this New Zealand Cross in July 1870. The honour marks his bravery in carrying an urgent message through enemy territory during the New Zealand government's campaign against Māori leader Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki during the New Zealand Wars of 1860-1872. DesignThe medal features a silver Maltese cross with a gold star on each limb. The words 'New Zealand' are contained within a circle at the centre of ...

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Image

Date created

1871

Creator

Messrs Phillips, Brothers and Son, London

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/138019

Related subjects

gold / silver / silk / wood / leather / brass / medals / awards (objects) / New Zealand Wars / wars / England / Sergeant Arthur Carkeek NZC

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